Important Domestic Violence Information

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”

Jesus, Matthew 11:28

Nobody knowingly gets involved in a relationship with an abuser. Nobody wants to be physically, sexually, emotionally or even verbally abused…but it happens. Nobody deserves to be abused. If you are being abused this does not make you a bad person. You are a person that some bad things are happening to.

There is Someone who wants to deliver you from your abuse and to help you find healing. That Someone is God. The family of believers at this church understand this. If you will allow us, we will walk alongside you in whatever way God enables us so that you can find healing. If you want to contact us, do so when it is safe for you. Our contact information is:

Our first concern is that you and others going through this are safe. Breaking free from abuse needs to be done with forethought and planning. If you need help call the National Domestic Violence Hotline to locate shelter near you when it is safe to do so…

1-800-799-SAFE (7233)

In the south suburbs of Chicago there are two agencies you can turn to for shelter, counseling, legal assistance and other services. Their links are: